267 Mr. Aylward asked the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources when exchanges will be enabled in south Kilkenny to meet the demand for broadband coverage in this area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7907/06]

The provision of telecommunications services, including broadband, is a matter in the first instance for the fully liberalised private sector, regulated by the Commission for Communications Regulation, ComReg.

The upgrading of telephone exchanges for the provision of broadband is an operational matter for Eircom, and I do not have any function in the matter.